Harrow High School
URN: 137177 • Harrow HA1 2JG
Overview
- Name
- Harrow High School
- URN
- 137177
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HARROW HIGH SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Gamble (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02088617300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gayton Road, Harrow HA1 2JG
Summary
Harrow High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Harrow, with a current enrolment of 1,013 pupils and a capacity of 1,100. Established on the site of the former Harrow County School, the school has evolved into a welcoming and inclusive environment that prioritises personal support and tailored teaching to help each student achieve their full potential. The school is committed to academic excellence, reflected in its strong performance in GCSE and A Level/BTEC examinations.
The ethos of Harrow High School is built around the belief in "Excellence for All," which encompasses excellent learning, aspirations, behaviour, and communication. The school places a significant emphasis on the personal development of its learners, ensuring they acquire the skills and cultural capital necessary for success beyond academics.
Harrow High School values the relationship between students, parents, and staff, fostering a supportive community where every child can flourish and feel happy. The school encourages parental involvement and aims to create a collaborative environment that enhances the educational experience for all students.
The ethos of Harrow High School is built around the belief in "Excellence for All," which encompasses excellent learning, aspirations, behaviour, and communication. The school places a significant emphasis on the personal development of its learners, ensuring they acquire the skills and cultural capital necessary for success beyond academics.
Harrow High School values the relationship between students, parents, and staff, fostering a supportive community where every child can flourish and feel happy. The school encourages parental involvement and aims to create a collaborative environment that enhances the educational experience for all students.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- SENECA (sen)
- SEND Parents Evening11 Nov 2025 All Day (sen)
- Updates & Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Claremont High School (76.1)
- The Sacred Heart Language College (72.3)
- JFS (69.7)
- St Gregory's Catholic Science College (69.3)
- Whitmore High School (61.8)
Key details
- LA
- Harrow
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HARROW HIGH SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1100
- Pupils
- 1013
- Boys
- 572
- Girls
- 441
- FSM %
- 30.60
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1013 | 572 | 441 | 1100 | 30.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1006 | 566 | 440 | 1100 | 27.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 964 | 542 | 422 | 1100 | 22.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 964 | 542 | 422 | 1100 | 22.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 916 | 512 | 404 | 1100 | 18.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 908 | 519 | 389 | 1100 | 15.50 |
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